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Key points about lighting
Five questions to ask yourself when choosing a headlamp for
your needs
1. Does the energy management
of my headlamp suit my needs?
Most Petzl headlamps have constant lighting
(regulated headlamps). These headlamps ensure
stable lighting performance for a pre-determined
period of time. This way, the user knows that
neither the luminosity nor the lighting distance will
decrease during this period.
When the energy source is almost depleted, the
headlamp still has enough reserve power to allow
the user to complete the operation under way, or to
change his location.
2. Is the energy source
appropriate for my frequency of
use?
3. Are the different lighting modes
appropriate for my professional
activities?
Petzl headlamps function with regular batteries
or integrated rechargeable batteries, depending
on the model. Each type of energy source
corresponds to a user profile:
- regular batteries are best for occasional use, but
their cost ends up being greater over time
- integrated rechargeable batteries are designed
for more regular or intensive use They are more
practical: the headlamp is always ready to use.
They free the user from any battery management
issues. These headlamps end up being more
economical over time, and more ecological
Petzl indicates the different lighting modes available
for each headlamp. These modes correspond
to specific conditions of use: close-range work,
moving around, seeing at a distance.
PIXA 3 headlamp with regular batteries
Examples of lighting modes for PIXA 3
Each mode is characterized by:
- the shape of the beam (wide, focused, mixed...)
- corresponding lighting performance (light output,
lighting distance, and burn time)
CONSTANT LIGHTING
STANDARD LIGHTING
PIXA 3R headlamp with integrated
rechargeable battery
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Petzl advantages:
Petzl advantages:
Petzl advantages:
Regulated headlamps are more reliable
and become real tools for the workplace, a
companion during all your daily tasks.
Petzl has chosen to use the highest
performance technology for its PIXA and ULTRA
headlamps: Lithium-Ion. These batteries ensure
very low self-discharge rates, and very high
performance at low temperatures.
This way each user can opt for a desired level of
performance and versatility in order to choose a
headlamp best adapted to his needs.